2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 704 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Newport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
