2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
