2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 908 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
