1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 494 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Infiniti M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Corvette | M |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3868 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
