1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Road Runner would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner weights approximately 95 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 1971 Plymouth Road Runner has manual transmission. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Plymouth Road Runner | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Corvette | Road Runner |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2980 mm |