2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP) has 215 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 287 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
