2011 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover. (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Range Rover | Corvette |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4367 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1247 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 68 L |