2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2009 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,011 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 560 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. 2009 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Corvette | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7011 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 635 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |