1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Nissan President

To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Chevrolet Corvette 1998 Nissan President
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette President
Year Released 1980 1998
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5765 cc 4494 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 267 HP
Torque 380 Nm 394 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 3040 mm


 

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