1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 6 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 111 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 344 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | P5 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |