1972 Buick GS vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 235 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | GS | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1395 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 |
