1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (400 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 811 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 104 L |
