2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 960 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C. 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 (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Steyr |
| Model | Corvette | 700C |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 1950 mm |
