1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
