2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan HyperMini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan HyperMini would be higher. At 8,201 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | HyperMini |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8201 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 815 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
