1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 385 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Vedette |
Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |