1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (296 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 991 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2890 mm |
