1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti FX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Corvette | FX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
