1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1991 Venturi Coupe is newer by 23 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Venturi Coupe. (256 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 165 kg more than 1991 Venturi Coupe. 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 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Venturi Coupe. (405 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
| Model | Corvette | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
