1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 1969 Dodge Challenger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (235 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 85 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
