1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 367 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (417 Nm). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus Minority Report.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Corvette | Minority Report |
Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |