1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Borrego |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 362 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2900 mm |