1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 54 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1151 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.
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, 2011 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2551 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2946 mm |
