1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1948 Simca 8
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Simca 8 would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Simca 8. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1948 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1948 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1948 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | 8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
