Compare 2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2009 Nissan 370Z

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2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Corvette 2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT 16 26 $53,307 $58,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/2LT 16 26 $53,307 $58,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/3LT 16 26 $53,307 $58,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/4LT 16 26 $53,307 $58,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/1LT 16 26 $48,757 $53,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/2LT 16 26 $48,757 $53,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/3LT 16 26 $48,757 $53,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/4LT 16 26 $48,757 $53,580
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z06 w/1LZ 15 24 $67,599 $74,285
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z06 w/2LZ 15 24 $67,599 $74,285
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z06 w/3LZ 15 24 $67,599 $74,285
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT 16 26 $49,840 $54,770
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z16 Grand Sport w/2LT 16 26 $49,840 $54,770
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z16 Grand Sport w/3LT 16 26 $49,840 $54,770
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z16 Grand Sport w/4LT 16 26 $49,840 $54,770
Corvette 2-Door Coupe ZR1 w/1ZR 14 20 $99,932 $106,880
Corvette 2-Door Coupe ZR1 w/3ZR 14 20 $99,932 $106,880
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/1LT 16 26 $44,526 $48,930
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/2LT 16 26 $44,526 $48,930
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/3LT 16 26 $44,526 $48,930
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/4LT 16 26 $44,526 $48,930
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2-Door Coupe Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic 18 26 $29,259 $31,230
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring 18 26 $33,122 $35,760
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual 18 26 $28,043 $29,930
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO 18 26 $36,551 $39,130
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring 18 26 $31,919 $34,460
Pricing
Invoice Price
$53,307
$29,259
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$58,580
$31,230
Monthly Payment Estimate
$976 / month
$521 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.8
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
Stupendously fast yet amazingly practical, the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is the supercar you can live with. The Nissan Z has never occupied the top spot in the performance world—and it doesn't now—but it's still a great performance car that starts just under $30,000.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two Seater Two-Seater
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.2 54.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
52.0 51.6
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 42.9
Passenger Capacity
2 2
Front Hip Room (in)
53.7 54.6
Front Head Room (in)
37.7 38.2
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
48.7 51.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.5 61.6
Wheelbase (in)
105.7 100.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 35.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.9 72.8
Track Width, Front (in)
63.5 60.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 4.84
Length, Overall (in)
175.6 167.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.0 6.9
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x 1.0 13.0 x 0.6
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.3 13.0 x 1.3
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18 19
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 13.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- TBD - 32.8
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - 34.7
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
YFJ NA
Front Tire Size
P275/35ZR18 225/50WR18
Spare Tire Size
NA T145/80D17
Front Tire Order Code
XFA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P325/30ZR19 245/45WR18
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3289 3278
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.5 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 12.0 18 x 9.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 9.0
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 150
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
424 @ 4600 270 @ 5200
Engine Order Code
LS3 NA
Displacement
6.2L/378.3 3.7L/- TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
430 @ 5900 332 @ 7000
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V6
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection SMPI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 21
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30 2.04
Trans Type
6 7
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.90 3.97
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.78 3.19
Trans Order Code
MN6 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.42 3.36
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.41
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.50 0.86
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.66 4.92
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.77
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Corvette Nissan 370Z
Body Style
2 Door Convertible 2 door coupe
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Short/Long Arm Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Transverse Leaf Spr Multi-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Short/Long Arm Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Transverse Leaf Spr Double wishbone
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 5
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 -

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