2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens, 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Kia Carens | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Carens |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |