1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1952 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 650 kg more than 1952 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Sports |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2160 mm |
