1992 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Corsica and 1992 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 376 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Nissan 300 ZX 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 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. 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 Nissan 300 ZX (377 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. 1992 Chevrolet Corsica has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corsica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Chevrolet Corsica | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corsica | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1209 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |