1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 34 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) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 170 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) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (319 Nm). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | S-10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3130 mm |
