2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 609 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
