1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Nissan Crew

To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Crew weights approximately 13 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Crew.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Chevrolet Corvette 1995 Nissan Crew
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Crew
Year Released 1956 1995
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4638 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 245 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1227 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2670 mm


 

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