1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Corvette and 1974 Volkswagen K 70 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen K 70. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen K 70.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen K 70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corvette | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
