1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1998 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 Nissan Cefiro.
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. 1998 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Nissan Cefiro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Cefiro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
