1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1943 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | 66 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1943 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
