2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante

To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (205 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Mitsubishi Diamante, 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 (543 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Corvette Diamante
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 3489 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 395 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 543 Nm 313 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1590 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 72 L