1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 124 kg more than 1949 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 137 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 | 1575 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
