1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Kia Joice
To start off, 1999 Kia Joice is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1999 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Joice weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Joice |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
