1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 882 kg more than 2001 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (522 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Brougham | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Brougham | Corvette |
Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 591 Nm | 522 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |