1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 59 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 370Z |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |