1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 737 kg more than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3030 mm |
