1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida

To start off, 2008 Nissan Tiida is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 199 kg more than 2008 Nissan Tiida.

Because 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Tiida, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 899 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (240 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Tiida.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Nissan Tiida
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Tiida
Year Released 1991 2008
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 105 HP
Torque 1139 Nm 240 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 15.3:1
Top Speed 322 km/hour 186 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1389 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2600 mm