1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 936 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4344 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 2163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
