2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (246 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (341 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
