1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 82 L |
