1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 51 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Almera
Year Released 1957 2008
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4638 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 283 HP 0 HP
Torque 393 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2540 mm


 

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