1958 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 705 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Popular | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2685 mm |