2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 2000 Volvo S60 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 203 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (136 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 79 kg more than 2000 Volvo S60. 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 Volvo S60, 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 (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S60. (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S60. 2000 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |