1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
