1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1966 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 667 kg more than 1966 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
