1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Volare 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. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 278 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Corvette | Volare |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 231 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |