1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 457 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |