2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2009 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 402 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corvette | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
