2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2006 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mazda DrifterX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | DrifterX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
