Chrysler New Yorker (1955 – 1961) vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (1956 – 1968): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 198 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,801 kg. At 5,476 mm, the Chrysler New Yorker is 1,209 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe.
| Specification |
Chrysler
New Yorker
1955 – 1961
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
1956 – 1968
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1961 | 1956 – 1968 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 198 hp | 223 hp |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 407 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,476 mm | 4,267 mm |
| Width | 1,971 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,638 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,188 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,801 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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