1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Honda SSM | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | SSM |
Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1999 cc |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 408 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |