1953 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 257 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. 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.
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1953 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Corvette | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |