1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Borrego |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2900 mm |