1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 is newer by 46 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 69 more horse power than 2003 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Xedos |
| Model | Corvette | 9 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
