2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
