2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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. 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 294 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.

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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Corvette 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Cruze
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6200 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 430 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 574 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3800 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 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4597 mm
Vehicle Width 1928 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1237 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2685 mm 2685 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 59 L


 

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