1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 51 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, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Corvette | IS |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |