1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Coronet | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
