1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
To start off, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 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 158 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 665 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Corvette | Rockette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
