1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Camaro | Corvette |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 358 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |