2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 8,201 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (600 HP) has 545 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (815 Nm) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Cedric |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8201 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 815 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |