1970 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Brougham. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 576 kg more than 1998 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.
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1970 Cadillac Brougham | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Brougham | Corvette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2660 mm |