Nissan GT-R vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan GT-R · Chevrolet Corvette
- Length183.9 in
- Height53.9 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Curb weight3,821 lb – 3,829 lb
- Width74.6 in
- Chevrolet Corvette width72.6 in – 75.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 8.5 in shorter (183.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.3 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.0 in taller (53.9 in vs 48.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 571 lb heavier (3,825 lb vs 3,254 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 571 lb heavier (3,825 lb vs 3,254 lb)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.0 in taller (53.9 in vs 48.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 8.5 in shorter (183.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.3 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan GT-R · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan GT-R | Chevrolet Corvette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 175.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 74.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 48.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 105.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,825 lb | 3,254 lb | 571 lb |
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