2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
