2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. 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 101 more horse power than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 269 kg more than 1994 Mazda RX-7. 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 (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 77 L |
