2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Corvette and 2012 Subaru Forester 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 206 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 99 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Corvette | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 574 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |