1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 235 kg more than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 813 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1958 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1958 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | 2-Litre | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2470 mm |