1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 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, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1980 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Vega | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |