1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 41 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 128 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 (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Pontiac Firebird.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Chevrolet Corvette 1998 Pontiac Firebird
Make Chevrolet Pontiac
Model Corvette Firebird
Year Released 1957 1998
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4637 cc 3352 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 217 HP 146 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 408 Nm 257 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3150 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1528 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2570 mm


 

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