2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (476 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | 442 Indy Pace Car |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 476 Nm | 679 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |