1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 378 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Corvette | Korando |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1850 mm |
