1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 838 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (179 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 1017 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
