1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Vanette |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2080 mm |