1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2013 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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
Model | Phantom | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 424 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2591 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6050 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1244 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 68 L |