1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 284 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
