1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 50 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, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1312 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 1962 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | NV |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3711 mm |
