1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1972 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 7 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (226 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 585 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
