1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 90 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2619 mm |
