1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Velox 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 332 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall Velox.
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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (200 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corvette | Velox |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
