2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Corvette and 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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 145 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Wrangler. (285 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 387 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Wrangler. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Jeep Wrangler | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Corvette | Wrangler |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
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 | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 574 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4404 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |