1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 943 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
