1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 56 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1119 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Ghost |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5569 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3465 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |