1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Rover P5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | P5 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |