2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 92 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Z |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11:01:00 |
| 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 | 1414 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
