2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento 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, 2009 Kia Sorento 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
