1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 6 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 174 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
