2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 MG XPower

To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 MG XPower were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 MG XPower. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 MG XPower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MG XPower weights approximately 20 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 (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MG XPower. (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MG XPower.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2004 MG XPower
Make Chevrolet MG
Model Corvette XPower
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Size 5665 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 339 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 483 Nm 410 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2680 mm


 

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