1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 495 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
