1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano weights approximately 172 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano, 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Murano |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
