1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 47 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 45 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1073 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |
