2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1324 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |