Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1955 – 1956) vs Chrysler New Yorker (1955 – 1961): specs compared
Both offer around 197 hp at most. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the lighter car, from 1,272 kg against 1,801 kg. At 5,476 mm, the Chrysler New Yorker is 1,234 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
1955 – 1956
|
Chrysler
New Yorker
1955 – 1961
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1956 | 1955 – 1961 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 hp | 198 hp |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 434 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 s | — |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,242 mm | 5,476 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,971 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,638 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 3,188 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,272 kg | 1,801 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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