1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 398 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Corvette | Compagno |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 66 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |