1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | 2-Litre | Corvette |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |