2007 Mazda Drifter vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda Drifter | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Drifter | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 7000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 498 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
