2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora

To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 289 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. 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 Volkswagen Bora, 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 (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2004 Volkswagen Bora
Make Chevrolet Volkswagen
Model Corvette Bora
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 486 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 76.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 86.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1211 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 55 L


 

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