1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 31 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, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 185 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. (377 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |