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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 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. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 201 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). 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 | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
