1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1960 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | DeVille | Corvette |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |