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 @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 54 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 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 1400 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 4900 RPM
Torque 574 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 1850 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 Weight 1461 kg 1407 kg
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 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 59 L


 

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