1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 34 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 17 more horse power than 1992 Infiniti J30. (210 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Infiniti J30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Infiniti J30. (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
Model | Corvette | J30 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2770 mm |