1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 48 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, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 364 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Corvette | M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
