1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1976 McLaren M23
To start off, 1976 McLaren M23 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 McLaren M23 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 McLaren M23 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 McLaren M23 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 435 kg more than 1976 McLaren M23.
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. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1976 McLaren M23 has manual transmission. 1976 McLaren M23 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1976 McLaren M23 | |
Make | Chevrolet | McLaren |
Model | Vega | M23 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 484 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 570 kg |