2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Seat 131

To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP) has 352 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 449 kg more than 1974 Seat 131. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.

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