2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,057 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 438 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | 300 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 6057 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 569 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |