2012 Cadillac SRX vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac SRX and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 122 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac SRX. (308 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 448 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac SRX, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac SRX. (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac SRX. 2012 Cadillac SRX 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. 2012 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | SRX | Corvette |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 308 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |