2010 Kia Borrego vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Borrego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Borrego would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Kia Borrego. (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Because 2010 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego. (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Borrego | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Borrego | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1844 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
