1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (309 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 350Z |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |