2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 797 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Express 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Express Corvette
Year Released 2009 1990
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 5666 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 0 HP
Torque 260 Nm 332 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 1588 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2450 mm


 

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