1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1057 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Titan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4344 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 2284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
