2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Genesis 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 140 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Genesis. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Genesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Genesis weights approximately 208 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Genesis. (358 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Genesis. 2011 Hyundai Genesis 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. 2011 Hyundai Genesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Hyundai Genesis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Corvette | Genesis |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 574 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4976 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |