1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2001 Nissan Maxima is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2001 Nissan Maxima, 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 768 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Maxima. (181 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Maxima |
Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |