2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 922 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 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 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento, 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento. 2006 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
