2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 411 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (257 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2005 SsangYong Rexton
Make Chevrolet SsangYong
Model Corvette Rexton
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 544 Nm 257 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 92.4 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1851 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 80 L


 

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