2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 674 kg more than 1957 Ford Anglia. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Anglia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |