1953 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, both 1953 Chevrolet Corvette and 1953 Porsche 1300 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 443 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2110 mm |
