1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 49 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 160 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Corvette | Impreza |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |