1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avanti | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
