1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 331 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Chevrolet Corvette 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Camaro
Year Released 1998 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5680 cc 5025 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 130 HP
Torque 678 Nm 318 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1187 kg 1518 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2760 mm


 

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