2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Vauxhall Omega 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 258 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 195 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Corvette | Omega |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |