1943 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 538 more horse power than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 258 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
| Model | 66 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3902 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2685 mm |
