1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 35 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 46 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 690 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Discovery |
Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |