2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 68 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
