1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1332 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Defender |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
