1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento 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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 537 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Sorento |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1999 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |