2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 314 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Express Corvette
Year Released 2009 1995
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4798 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 279 HP 380 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 399 Nm 512 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 6210 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 2090 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 3940 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 68 L


 

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