1957 Opel Record vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 566 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Record | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Record | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
