2009 Audi A5 vs. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 505 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A5 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 4636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
