1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 4 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Valiant | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 498 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2685 mm |
