1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1232 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Daimler | Chevrolet |
| Model | DE 36 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2685 mm |
