1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 820 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 (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Express |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3429 mm |