1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 54 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 28 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (199 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 103 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (258 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Corvette | ATS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2776 mm |
