2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1121 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7000 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |