1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 1400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 141 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 Length | 4520 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |