1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 920 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Steyr |
| Model | Corvette | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1510 mm |
