2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 897 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) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Expedition |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 395 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |