1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 532 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corvette | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |
