1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
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 (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Frontier |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 486 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |