1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 127 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
