2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 3 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 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 660 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (183 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mahindra |
| Model | Corvette | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
