2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 280 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2470 mm |
