1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 43 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 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2008 Kia Sorento 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
