2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2012 Acura ZDX is newer by 8 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura ZDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 430 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Corvette | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
