1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 MG Magnett
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 MG Magnett 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 (1,017 Nm) has 902 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 MG Magnett. (115 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 MG Magnett | |
Make | Chevrolet | MG |
Model | Corvette | Magnett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 1017 Nm | 115 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |