Chevrolet Corvair I vs Chevrolet Corvair II: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Chevrolet · 1960–1964
Corvair I
- Power
- 82 kW111 PS
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Chevrolet · 1965–1969
Corvair II
- Power
- 71 kW97 PS
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In plain words
Chevrolet Corvair I has more power: 82 kW (111 PS) against 71 kW (97 PS) for Chevrolet Corvair II. Chevrolet Corvair I is the older design (from 1960); Chevrolet Corvair II arrived in 1965.
Size and weight
| Corvair I | Corvair II | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm108.0 in | 2,743 mm108.0 in |
Difference vs Corvair I (±).
Full specifications
| Chevrolet Corvair I | Chevrolet Corvair II | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 164 High-Performance Turbo-Air · petrol · 82 kW (111 PS) | 164 Turbo-Air · petrol · 71 kW (97 PS) |
| Production years | 1960–1964 | 1965–1969 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 82 kW (111 PS) 110 hp Better | 71 kW (97 PS) 95 hp |
| Power, all versions | 60–112 kW (82–152 PS) 80–150 hp | 71–134 kW (97–182 PS) 95–180 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 217 Nm 160 lb-ft Better | 209 Nm 154 lb-ft |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,683 cc · 6 cyl 2.7 l | 2,683 cc · 6 cyl 2.7 l |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm 108.0 in | 2,743 mm 108.0 in |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (6): Body, Country, Fuel, Engine, Drive, Wheelbase.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).