2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 8 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 579 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.

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, 2008 Honda Jazz, 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Honda Jazz
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Corvette Jazz
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 339 HP 0 HP
Torque 483 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.1 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 89.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1569 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 42 L


 

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