1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (264 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 395 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
