1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 231 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
