1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 1400 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 97 Nm |
Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |