1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 29 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Titan |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 4060 mm |