2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 509 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Tahoe Corvette
Year Released 2008 1993
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 5732 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 405 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1589 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 76 L


 

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