1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 325 kg more than 1962 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1942 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3090 mm |
