1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 25 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 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 70 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (289 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 405 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
