1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Sunbeam Rapier would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 558 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Rapier.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
| Model | Corvette | Rapier |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
