1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 266 kg more than 1989 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (624 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Silvia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 624 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |