2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Nissan Vanette. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2080 mm |
