2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 402 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1500 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
