1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Corvette | Carlton |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |