1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 270 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 270 R would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 254 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
