2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2011 Mazda Premacy 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 301 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 107 kg more than 2011 Mazda Premacy. 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, 2011 Mazda Premacy, 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
