1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | GT |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
