2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 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 334 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.

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 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Corvette Pathfinder
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8201 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 600 HP 266 HP
Torque 815 Nm 390 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4884 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1829 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 80 L


 

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