2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Fiat Panda

To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.

Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 (488 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2004 Fiat Panda
Make Chevrolet Fiat
Model Corvette Panda
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Convertible Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 1251 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 145 Nm
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 69.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 82 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 3580 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1630 mm


 

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