1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher.

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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 793 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Corvette 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Corvette
Year Released 1991 1975
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 1139 Nm 346 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 322 km/hour 207 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2500 mm


 

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