1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 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. Both 1969 Chevrolet Corvette and 1986 Chevrolet Corvette are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 36 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
