1981 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2080 mm |
