2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2009 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 288 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Corvette 2009 Chevrolet Express
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Express
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6198 cc 5999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 430 HP 319 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 575 Nm 498 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 12 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1549 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 2080 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 117 L


 

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