2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 2000 Mazda Familia 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 230 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 319 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 Mazda Familia 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette 2000 Mazda Familia
Make Chevrolet Mazda
Model Corvette Familia
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 1496 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 339 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 483 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.1 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 78.4 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1569 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 60 L


 

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