1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Acura RL
To start off, 2010 Acura RL is newer by 53 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, 2010 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RL weights approximately 476 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.
Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Acura RL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Corvette | RL |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4971 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 73 L |
