1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph TR6 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 470 kg more than 1971 Triumph TR6.
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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Corvette | TR6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 194 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |