2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Talbot Lago America 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) has 269 more horse power than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 539 kg more than 1959 Talbot Lago America. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (191 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Talbot Lago America.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
| Model | Corvette | Lago America |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
