2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Suzuki Samurai 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 365 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 (542 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Corvette | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
