1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS 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 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 13 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 167 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Corvette | IS |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2731 mm |