1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (324 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | El Camino | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 324 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2500 mm |