2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |