1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 88 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Corvette 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Corvette
Year Released 1985 1960
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 4637 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 227 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 448 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 98.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 76.2 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1488 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2470 mm


 

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