2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX. (377 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
