1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 162 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Presea. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 285 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Presea. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Presea |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
