2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Corvette and 2011 Renault Thalia 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 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP) has 326 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 461 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Thalia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (574 Nm) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia. 2011 Renault Thalia 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 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Corvette | Thalia |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 574 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |