1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 124 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (319 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | Valiant |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |