1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 14 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Challenger | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
