2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Audi S5
To start off, 2011 Audi S5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 76 more horse power than 2011 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S5 weights approximately 489 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 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 (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Corvette | S5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
