1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |
