2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 446 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana. 1985 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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