2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 63 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Z |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 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 | 1569 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
