1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Lexus SC
To start off, 2006 Lexus SC is newer by 38 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 (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Lexus SC. (288 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus SC weights approximately 84 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus SC. (431 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Corvette | SC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
