1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS 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 77 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 145 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Lexus IS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Corvette | IS |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |