1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2010 Mazda B2300 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 440 kg more than 2010 Mazda B2300. 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
