1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | 2-Litre | Corvette |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2500 mm |