1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 916 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
