2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. 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 332 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 290 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | 25 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
