2000 Audi R8 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, both 2000 Audi R8 and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1538 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.

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 (476 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Audi R8 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Audi Chevrolet
Model R8 Corvette
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3595 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 237 HP 0 HP
Torque 339 Nm 476 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 1 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1090 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2660 mm


 

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