1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |
