2011 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin Rapide and 2011 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 458 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin Rapide | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rapide | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1359 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
