2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. Both 2010 Chevrolet Corvette and 2011 Chevrolet Corvette are equipped with a 6,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
