Engine & Transmission | Comet | Chevrolet Corvair |
Type | In-Line 6 | Opposed 6 |
Location | Front | Rear |
Displacment (cu. in.) | 144.3 | 145.0 |
Horsepower | 85 | 80 |
Torque (lbs ft) | 134 | 128 |
Bore and Stroke | 3.50" x 2.50" | 3.44" x 2.60" |
Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 Regular | 8.0:1 Regular |
Carburetion | 1-bbl | Dual 1-bbl |
Cooling System | Water | Air |
Full-Length Water Jackets | Yes | No |
Spark Plug Size | 14mm | 14mm |
Automatic Choke | Std | NA |
Full-Flow Oil Filter | Std | EC |
Transmission Control | Lever | Stick |
Location of Control | Steering Column | Floor |
"Park" Position on Automatic Transmission | Yes | No |
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Chassis | Comet | Chevrolet Corvair |
Construction | Unitized | Unitized |
Suspension-Front | Coil | Coil |
Suspension- Rear | Leaf | Coil |
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 39'11" | 39' |
Brake Lining Effective Area (sq in) | 114.3 | 120.8 |
Axle Ratio (standard) | 3.50:1 | 3.27:1 |
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Body | Comet | Chevrolet Corvair |
Exclusive Body Shell | Yes | Yes |
Zinc-Galvanized Underbody | Yes | No |
Finish (Type) | Super Enamel | Lacquer |
Full-Depth, Wrap-Around Front Bumper | Yes | No |
Full-Depth, Wrap-Around Rear Bumper | Yes | No |
Center Fual Filler | Yes | No |
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Exterior Dimensions | Comet | Chevrolet Corvair |
Wheelbase | 114.0" | 108.0" |
Over-all Length | 194.8" | 180.0" |
Over-all Height | 54.5" | 51.2" |
Over-all Width | 70.4" | 66.9" |
Tread-front | 55.0" | 54.0" |
Tread-rear | 54.5" | 54.0" |
Tire Size | 6.00" x 13" | 6.50" x 13" |
Windshield Glass Area (sq in) | 1232.0 | 1122.8 |
Total Glass Area (sq in) | 3439.1 | 3381.7 |
Shipping Weight (lbs) | 2411 | 2355 |
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Exterior Features | Comet | Chevrolet Corvair |
Bright-Metal Body Side Moldings (full-length) | Std | NA |
Bright-Metal Backlight Reveal Molding | Std | NA |
Bright-Metal Windshield Reveal Molding | Std | NA |
Bright Roof Drip Molding | Std | NA |
Gunsight Fender Ornaments | Std | NA |
Variable Speed Tandem Windshield Wipers | Std | EC |
Dual Horns | Std | EC |
Dual Headlights | Std | Std |
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Interior Dimensions | Comet | Chevrolet Corvair |
Head Room - front | 38.9" | 37.5" |
Head Room - rear | 37.6" | 37.0" |
Leg Room - front | 44.6" | 44.0" |
Leg Room - read | 40.1" | 36.5" |
Shoulder Room - front | 55.3" | 54.0" |
Shoulder Room - rear | 55.1" | 53.5" |
Hip Room - front | 57.0" | 58.5" |
Hip Room - rear | 57.0" | 58.0" |
Seat Room - front | 11.4" | 10.0" |
Seat Room - rear | 14.2" | 11.5" |
Trunk Volume (cu ft) | 28.5 | 12.6 |
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Interior Features | Comet | Chevrolet Corvair |
Dual Sun Visors | Std | EC |
Dual Front Arm Rests | Std | EC |
Vinyl Headlining | Std | NA |
Foam Front Set Pads | Std | Std |
Bright-Metal Instrument Cluster and Controls | Std | NA |