1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 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 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 141 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
