1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
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1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3050 mm |