1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 768 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (651 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Chrysler New Yorker | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | New Yorker |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 651 Nm |
Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |