2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Suzuki Verona
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Suzuki Verona 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 245 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Verona. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Verona.
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 Suzuki Verona, 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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Verona. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Verona. 2004 Suzuki Verona has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Suzuki Verona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Suzuki Verona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Corvette | Verona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
