1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. (245 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 143 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 (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Corvette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |