2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 531 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Kyron.
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2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Corvette | Kyron |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 543 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |