1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Serena |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |