2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Corvette and 2010 Seat Ibiza 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 (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2010 Seat Ibiza. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 423 kg more than 2010 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Seat Ibiza, 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 (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Ibiza. (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Corvette | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 574 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1069 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |