2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Explorer |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 617 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 789 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4912 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2888 mm |