1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 654 kg more than 1984 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Sunny, 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 Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
