2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 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 183 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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 (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | S60 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 574 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |