1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 34 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 170 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
