1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1975 Nissan Sunny is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 604 kg more than 1975 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Sunny |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |