2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 38 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
