1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 1968 Opel Diplomat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Diplomat weights approximately 220 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
