1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
