2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 282 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Hardbody | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | Hardbody | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |