1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1971 Opel GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | GT |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |