1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 181 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
