2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
