1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 7441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |
