1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 43 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 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 472 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra. 2011 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
