1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, 2007 Saleen S7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saleen S7 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 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, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (678 Nm). This means 2007 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Saleen |
Model | Corvette | S7 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 750 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 949 Nm |
Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2692 mm |