1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 120 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Chevrolet Corvette 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Corvette
Year Released 1959 2004
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4636 cc 5665 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 339 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 483 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 98.4 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2950 mm


 

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