1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 362 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Actyon 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Corvette | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
