2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and 2008 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 312 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | CR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 575 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1533 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |