1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1963 Chevrolet Corvette and 1963 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 290 kg more than 1963 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
