1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 302 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 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 (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
