1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 587 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Tata Nano | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
Model | Corvette | Nano |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 48 Nm |
Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 37 L |