1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 25 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (448 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Corvette |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 448 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |