2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pickup.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2005 Nissan Pickup
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Pickup
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 544 Nm 304 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1765 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2960 mm


 

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