1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 130 kg more than 1952 Rover P4.
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 (570 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
