1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 605 kg more than 1950 Simca 8.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | 8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1221 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 | 366 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
