2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 534 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
Model | Marathon | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 638 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 818 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1512 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |