1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 66 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P5 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
