2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1106 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. 2011 Ford Expedition 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. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Expedition |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 2675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 127 L |