1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Biscayne | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2600 mm |
