1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Sunbeam Rapier 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 490 kg more than 1976 Sunbeam Rapier.
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 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Sunbeam Rapier | |
Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
Model | Corvette | Rapier |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |