1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 22 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 90 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 8 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
