1960 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1960 Simca Vedette

To start off, both 1960 Chevrolet Corvair and 1960 Simca Vedette were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,368 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 70 kg more than 1960 Simca Vedette.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Chevrolet Corvair 1960 Simca Vedette
Make Chevrolet Simca
Model Corvair Vedette
Year Released 1960 1960
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2368 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 81 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 42 L


 

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