1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 54 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Chevrolet Corvette 2012 Nissan Titan
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Titan
Year Released 1958 2012
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4637 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1404 kg 2480 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 4060 mm


 

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