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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 129 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 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 39 kg more than 2000 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 213 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 | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 117 L |
