1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 53 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 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1956 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Titan |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 5549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |