1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 44 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) has 137 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 227 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Corvette | A5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2751 mm |
