2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (380 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 889 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (576 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Corvette | Touareg |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |