1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is newer by 52 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 17 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe weights approximately 94 kg more than 1960 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 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (302 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Corvette | Genesis Coupe |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1494 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
