2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 592 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 (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
| Model | Corvette | DK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
