2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Lada 2105
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 582 kg more than 1988 Lada 2105. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Corvette | 2105 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.4 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
