2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Because 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento, 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
