1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Nissan R 391
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 1999 Nissan R 391. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan R 391.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan R 391. (359 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan R 391.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Nissan R 391 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | R 391 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |