1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT. (221 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT. (280 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | 3000GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
