2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 2000 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saleen S7 (550 HP) has 211 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 322 kg more than 2000 Saleen S7.
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.
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2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Saleen |
Model | Corvette | S7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 550 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2692 mm |