1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Centura is newer by 18 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 112 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 261 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Centura. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Centura. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Centura |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
