1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Xedos |
| Model | Corvette | 9 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
