2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Nissan Z
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Z would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Z. (197 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Z.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Z. (245 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
