1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1999 Nissan Serena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Serena. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Serena weights approximately 169 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1999 Nissan Serena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Serena. (403 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Serena |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1840 mm |
