2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Peugeot 3008
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Corvette and 2012 Peugeot 3008 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 276 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (154 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 3008.
Because 2012 Peugeot 3008 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 Peugeot 3008 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (240 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 3008.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Peugeot 3008 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 3008 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4365 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1837 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2613 mm |
