2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corvette | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
