1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 44 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, 2001 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Noble M12.
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, 2001 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Noble M12 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Noble |
Model | Corvette | M12 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |