1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Chrysler 300
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler 300. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chrysler 300. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | 300 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 5425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
