2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 544 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |