2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
