Chevrolet Corvette vs Nissan GT-R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Nissan GT-R
- Length176.9 in
- Height48.8 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Nissan GT-R width74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 7.0 in shorter (176.9 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.7 in narrower (73.9 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.1 in taller (48.8 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan GT-R has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 506 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,836 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 506 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,836 lb)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.1 in taller (48.8 in vs 53.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan GT-R has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 7.0 in shorter (176.9 in vs 183.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Nissan GT-R
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceNissan GT-R — Nissan GT-R has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Nissan GT-R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 183.9 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 74.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 53.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | 4.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 3,836 lb | 506 lb |
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