1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 312 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
