2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 176 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 129 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Corvette | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |