1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 58 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 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 303 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, both vehicles can yield 353 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
Model | Corvette | ATS |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4344 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |