2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | DrifterX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 543 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |