2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Hardbody | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1438 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
