2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Corvette and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 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 292 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
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 Chevrolet Cruze, 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Cruze |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 574 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |