1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1942 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 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.
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1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1942 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | 66 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1942 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |