1984 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 388 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corvette | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
