2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Corvette and 2001 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 393 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2001 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Xterra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Xterra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |