1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 170 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Corvette |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 437 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |