1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 217 kg more than 1996 Nissan Crew. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Crew |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |