1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny

To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Corvette and 1982 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 639 kg more than 1982 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Chevrolet Corvette 1982 Nissan Sunny
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Sunny
Year Released 1982 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 1488 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 74 HP
Torque 385 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2800 RPM
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1454 kg 815 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2410 mm


 

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