2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
