2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Corvette and 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 448 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2010 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 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Corvette 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Corvette Grand Caravan
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6200 cc 3300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 638 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 818 Nm 278 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1512 kg 1960 kg
Vehicle Length 4475 mm 5144 mm
Vehicle Width 1928 mm 1953 mm
Vehicle Height 1237 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2685 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 78 L


 

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