2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 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 239 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 665 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 356 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 52 L |
