2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Corvette and 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 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 147 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 649 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 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 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 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Chevrolet Chrysler
Model Corvette Town & Country
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6200 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 430 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 574 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4435 mm 5151 mm
Vehicle Width 1844 mm 1999 mm
Vehicle Height 1247 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2685 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 76 L


 

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