1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 357 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
