2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Genesis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. (333 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Genesis weights approximately 243 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. (394 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. 2012 Hyundai Genesis 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. 2012 Hyundai Genesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Hyundai Genesis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Corvette | Genesis |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4986 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
