1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | 442 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |