1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Corvette | 1 Litre |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 8 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |