1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 23 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 105 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | 25 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 34 L |
