1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 1202 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Savana. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 GMC Savana | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Corvette | Savana |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |