1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga 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 220 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga.
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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
Make | Chevrolet | GAZ |
Model | Corvette | Volga |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 145 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 | 1520 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |