2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 184 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |