1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Corvette and 1997 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1997 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda MPV weights approximately 327 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Mazda MPV | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | MPV |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |