2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LT
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LT were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LT (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LT should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT weights approximately 21 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LT.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LT (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
