1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 108 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| 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 | 1548 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
