2010 Chevrolet Corvette

2010 Chevrolet Corvette Price: $48,565

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The typical convertible is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Corvette. With respect to MSRP, the Chevrolet Corvette costs substantially more than the typical convertible.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the average convertible over the Chevrolet Corvette.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average convertible offers a bit more head room than the Corvette, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The typical convertible's tank is almost the same size as the Chevrolet Corvette's, though the Chevrolet Corvette's is a little bigger. The typical convertible and the Chevrolet Corvette compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Chevrolet Corvette packs quite a wallop and will knock the average convertible down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the typical convertible and the Chevrolet Corvette most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average convertible's engine is tremendously smaller than the Corvette's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Chevrolet Corvette packs quite a wallop compared to the average convertible as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Corvette is tremendously more powerful than the average convertible.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Chevrolet Corvette isn't quite as generous as the typical convertible's.