1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2000 Nissan Pickup is newer by 39 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 145 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 45 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2960 mm |
