2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (360 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Genesis Coupe | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1461 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
