1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1941 Packard 12
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Packard 12 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Packard 12 weights approximately 869 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1941 Packard 12 has manual transmission. 1941 Packard 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1941 Packard 12 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Packard |
Model | Corvette | 12 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2424 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3440 mm |