2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Nissan Livina

To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 363 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.

Because 2008 Nissan Livina 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, 2008 Nissan Livina 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Nissan Livina
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Livina
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 1598 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 0 HP
Torque 544 Nm 153 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1077 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 52 L


 

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