1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 73 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1500 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
