1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 33 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 80 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 199 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Chevrolet Corvette 1990 Plymouth Voyager
Make Chevrolet Plymouth
Model Corvette Voyager
Year Released 1957 1990
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4638 cc 3301 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 230 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 252 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2860 mm


 

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