2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 2 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 523 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 (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
