1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart 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 165 kg more than 1971 Dodge Dart.
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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Dodge Dart | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Dart |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |