1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Maybach 57 is newer by 46 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1360 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, 2009 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Corvette | 57 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 110 L |
