2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Kia Venga

To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 217 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2011 Kia Venga
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Corvette Venga
Year Released 2004 2011
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5968 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 543 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 300 km/hour 167 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.7 seconds 12.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1253 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.2 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.8 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 48 L


 

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