1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 54 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 296 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Colorado |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 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 | 1404 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3210 mm |