2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 109 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Touran, 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 (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2006 Volkswagen Touran
Make Chevrolet Volkswagen
Model Corvette Touran
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1331 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L


 

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