2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 554 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2480 mm |
