1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 19 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. 2011 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 368 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 607 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Corvette | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| 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 | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
