1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (24 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 998 kg more than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (39 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Moretti |
| Model | Corvette | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |
