1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 38 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 302 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
