1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1997 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 29 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 160 kg more than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (160 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |