1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 42 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 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 484 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 (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | 300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 71 L |
