2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 395 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Korando.
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2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Corvette | Korando |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |