2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Corvette and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (242 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 157 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Make Chevrolet Land Rover
Model Corvette Range Rover Evoque
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6200 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 638 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 818 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 330 km/hour 217 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.4 seconds 7.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1512 kg 1669 kg
Vehicle Length 4475 mm 4366 mm
Vehicle Width 1928 mm 1966 mm
Vehicle Height 1237 mm 1636 mm
Wheelbase Size 2685 mm 2662 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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