2012 Fiat Multipla vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Multipla and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 317 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Multipla. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Fiat Multipla. 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 Fiat Multipla, 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Multipla. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Multipla | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Multipla | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
