1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Cedric |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |