2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
