1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 165 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 (949 Nm) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | P5 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 219 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2820 mm |