2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 6 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 324 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | LR2 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |