1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 AC 428 | |
Make | Chevrolet | AC |
Model | Corvette | 428 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 298 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 640 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |