1953 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1953 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.
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1953 Chevrolet Corvette | 1949 Rover P4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | P4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |