1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P6 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. 1971 Rover P6 weights approximately 108 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P6. (274 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P6 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5680 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
