2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Acura RL
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Acura RL were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Acura RL. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura RL weights approximately 98 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura RL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RL. (313 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Acura RL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Corvette | RL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
