1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 GMC Envoy. (281 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Envoy.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Envoy. (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
