1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Sunny would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 132 kg more than 1993 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1997 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 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (133 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Sunny |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |