2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 1121 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Multivan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Corvette | Multivan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |