2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 172 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (382 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
