2011 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 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 79 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 427 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Camaro | Corvette |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 426 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |