2000 Audi S3 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2000 Audi S3 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Audi S3. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S3 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2000 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S3 will offer significantly more control. 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi S3. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S3 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
