2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and 2007 Kia Sportage 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 226 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 615 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |