2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,258 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (465 HP) has 204 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (705 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette 2011 Nissan Frontier
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Frontier
Year Released 2000 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6258 cc 3952 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 465 HP 261 HP
Torque 705 Nm 381 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 80 L


 

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