1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 55 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
