2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 475 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2007 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 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Almera
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5968 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 398 HP 0 HP
Torque 546 Nm 138 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L


 

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