1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 7 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Chrysler Sedan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | Sedan |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2930 mm |