2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Mazda Premacy

To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Mazda Premacy 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 (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2004 Mazda Premacy
Make Chevrolet Mazda
Model Corvette Premacy
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 224 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 19.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 58 L


 

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