1984 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 272 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Venga |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
