Two titans have been going against each other for quite some time and what better way to emphasize that by pitting their top two cars against one another. So here we go, I’m going to pit the Nissan GTR against the Corvette Z06 and before anything else, I’d have to say that this car comparison will be very, very close because of the top notch technology that both car manufacturers are known for.
Nissan GTR
Price: USD 70000
The Nissan GTR is smooth and if you’re behind its steering wheels you don’t want to get out of it because of how well it is built. Firstly, the Nissan GTR has a 3.8 liter 32 valve engine and when it comes to acceleration, this car is at the top of its class. The Nissan GTR can run from 0-60 mph in a whopping 3.5 seconds. In short, this car is fast enough to make your knees wobbly and if you don’t have enough skills to maneuver this road devil, you’re in for the ride of your life. The top speed of the Nissan GTR reaches an astonishing 193 mph so needless to say this car is built to pulverize the road with its speed and power.
When it comes to the design the Nissan GTR has it going very well. With incredible craftsmanship, this car shows off excellent details and aggressive features which are certainly very noticeable. The GTR caps it off with its stylish grille, acute headlamps and raised fenders. On the other hand, when it comes to the interior the GTR has enough space for someone above 6 feet tall which is something I didn’t expect when I first saw this car. The Nissan GTR also displays a complete set of electronic gadgets that include the displaying engine coolant temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, transmission oil pressure, turbo boost psi, torque split, throttle position, steering angle, and longitudinal/lateral G-force.
If those are not enough, the multi-media artillery of the Nissan GTR cannot be taken for granted either. The car’s price tag is a bargain because this car is good enough to be considered a supercar minus the usual prices that the Ferraris and the Lamborghinis have.
Corvette Z06
Price: USD 71000
The first thing that you will notice with the Corvette Z06 is the 7.0 liter 32 valve engine that instantly dwarfs the Nissan GTR. The car has a maximum speed that reaches 195 mph although its acceleration is a little slower which is pegged around 3.7 seconds from 0-60 seconds. The exterior design of the Corvette on the other hand is not all about the aesthetics. The curves and lines that it has were designed to enhance its aerodynamic capability. When it comes to the interior, the Corvette has the two-tone bucket seats while there is considerable material that was added for comfort and convenience.
On the other hand, the sound system of the Corvette cannot compare with what the Nissan GTR offers. It has basic features such as the CD/DVD player, Bose audio-system, and GPS that would be enough for some but for a car of Corvette’s stature, these features seemed dismal at best. The Corvette may not have the impressive electronic gadgetry but when it comes to handling and drivability, this car shuts down what the Nissan GTR can do. Overall, I would have to say that the Nissan GTR slightly edges the Corvette because of its slightly cheaper price and slightly better creature comforts.
