2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 444 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 350Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |