1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1986 Venturi Coupe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 28 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
Model | Corvette | Coupe |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4344 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |