1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 51 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 840 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3645 mm |
