2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and 2007 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 27 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Corvette | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
