2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 2000 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 250 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 392 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 306, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 306 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |