2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Corvette and 2003 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 Lexus SC. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus SC weights approximately 270 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Lexus SC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Corvette | SC |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |