1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
