1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento weights approximately 318 kg more than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1958 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 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Sorento |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |