2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Zenvo ST1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Zenvo ST1 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 674 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Zenvo ST1.
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, 2009 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 856 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Zenvo |
| Model | Corvette | ST1 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3055 mm |
