1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Corvette | Victor |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 110 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |