1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 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.
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1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1948 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1980 | 1948 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3250 mm |