1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 237 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 (692 Nm) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 211 Nm |
Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |