1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 664 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (624 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sixty | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
