1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna

To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 1978 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 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Magna, 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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna. (195 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Magna. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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