1971 Buick GS vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 194 kg more than 1987 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1971 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | GS | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
