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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (297 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
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 (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 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 | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 596 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.4 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |