1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2012 Nissan Livina is newer by 20 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. 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 192 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Livina weights approximately 943 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Nissan Livina, 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Livina |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |