1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Nissan Z
To start off, 1999 Nissan Z is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Z (197 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Z. (245 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Nissan Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Z |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 245 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |