1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 437 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
