2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 20 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 (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chevrolet Corvette 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Corvette
Year Released 2003 2004
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5664 cc 5665 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 339 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 485 Nm 483 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 14 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 117 L


 

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