1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 130 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | DrifterX |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |