1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 332 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Pregio |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |