2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Maxima | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
