2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. (365 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (544 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | 442 Indy Pace Car |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
