2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (270 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
