1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 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 168 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Corvette | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |
