1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 523 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Corvette | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
