2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 ZAZ Jalta would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 777 kg more than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | ZAZ |
| Model | Corvette | Jalta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2030 mm |
