2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Corvette and 2011 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 625 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7000 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |