1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 1985 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | NV |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 2627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
