2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 61 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |