1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 37 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 (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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 (488 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 208 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |