2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1173 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
| Model | Corvette | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 120 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3740 mm |
