2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Infiniti FX

To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Infiniti FX. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti FX weights approximately 340 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 (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti FX. 2004 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2004 Infiniti FX
Make Chevrolet Infiniti
Model Corvette FX
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Convertible Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 277 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 486 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 81 L


 

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