1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 50 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 81 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 469 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 (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
