2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 GAZ M-20
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 54 kg more than 1957 GAZ M-20. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GAZ |
| Model | Corvette | M-20 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
