1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 38 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.

Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Armada.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Nissan Armada
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Armada
Year Released 1970 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 5552 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 317 HP
Torque 678 Nm 522 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 3140 mm


 

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