2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 90 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 Peugeot 406, 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 406. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 406 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |