1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fleetwood | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
