1971 Buick GS vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 445 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | GS | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
