1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 MG MGC
To start off, 1967 MG MGC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 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 79 more horse power than 1967 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 MG MGC.
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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG MGC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 MG MGC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Corvette | MGC |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
