1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 349 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | 400 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
