1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Corvette | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
