1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol is newer by 41 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 2011 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Patrol. (399 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Patrol |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 399 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3075 mm |