1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1988 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 637 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1988 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2980 mm |
