1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette

To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette 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. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 332 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.

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 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Chevrolet Corvette 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
Make Chevrolet Vauxhall
Model Corvette Chevette
Year Released 1998 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5680 cc 1256 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 56 HP
Torque 678 Nm 89 Nm
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 855 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 45 L


 

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