2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
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 R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 353 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, both vehicles can yield 637 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
