2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2009 Nissan GT-R were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 131 more horse power than 2009 Nissan GT-R. (481 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan GT-R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 23 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Nissan GT-R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan GT-R. (583 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan GT-R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 481 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
