1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Chrysler Avenger
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Avenger 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 620 kg more than 1978 Chrysler Avenger.
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 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. (96 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Chrysler Avenger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | Avenger |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 96 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |