2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 598 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 757 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Steyr |
| Model | Corvette | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
