1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (207 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 215 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1977 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Hornet | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 207 HP |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
