1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 43 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 101 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 370Z |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4404 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1316 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |