2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 GAZ M-20
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GAZ |
| Model | Corvette | M-20 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
