1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 ZAZ Jalta

To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 ZAZ Jalta 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. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 865 kg more than 1960 ZAZ Jalta.

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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 ZAZ Jalta.

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1999 Chevrolet Corvette 1960 ZAZ Jalta
Make Chevrolet ZAZ
Model Corvette Jalta
Year Released 1999 1960
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5999 cc 746 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 23 HP
Torque 671 Nm 44 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 600 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 3340 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2030 mm