1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
