2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 590 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2110 mm |
