1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | P4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 150 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |