1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 1999 Dodge Caravan is newer by 30 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 214 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 398 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Caravan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |
