1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Triumph TR7

To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Corvette and 1979 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 540 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7.

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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (210 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Chevrolet Corvette 1979 Triumph TR7
Make Chevrolet Triumph
Model Corvette TR7
Year Released 1979 1979
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5765 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 91 HP
Torque 366 Nm 210 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1015 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2170 mm


 

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