1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Xedos |
| Model | Corvette | 9 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
