2007 Audi S4 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S4 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
