2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 920 kg more than 1967 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, both vehicles can yield 488 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |