1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Rover 414i

To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Corvette and 1995 Rover 414i were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 374 kg more than 1995 Rover 414i.

Because 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 414i, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 414i. (128 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 414i.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Chevrolet Corvette 1995 Rover 414i
Make Chevrolet Rover
Model Corvette 414i
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5727 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 101 HP
Torque 570 Nm 128 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 320 km/hour 172 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1146 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1170 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2630 mm


 

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