2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i40 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 317 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i40. (113 HP @ 400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 146 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, 2011 Hyundai i40, 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i40. (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Corvette | i40 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
