1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 596 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 356 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |