1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Prairie would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 580 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie.
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, 1985 Nissan Prairie, 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 (949 Nm) has 828 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Prairie. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Prairie |
Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |