1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, both 1980 Chevrolet Corvette and 1980 Volkswagen 1302 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen 1302. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1980 Volkswagen 1302 has manual transmission. 1980 Volkswagen 1302 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corvette | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
