1992 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 396 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica.
Because 1973 Nissan President 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica, 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corsica | 1973 Nissan President | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corsica | President |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1209 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
