1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 20 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Corvette | Impreza |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |