2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 201 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |
