2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Corvette and 2003 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 350Z |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
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 | 1520 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |