2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Isuzu KB

To start off, 2008 Isuzu KB is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Isuzu KB weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Isuzu KB. (190 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Isuzu KB.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Isuzu KB
Make Chevrolet Isuzu
Model Corvette KB
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6998 cc 2197 cc
Horse Power 506 HP 0 HP
Torque 637 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.8 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101.6 mm 94.6 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1451 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 75 L


 

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