1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. (563 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 6478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
