1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Kia Potentia

To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 836 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 2002 Kia Potentia
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Corvette Potentia
Year Released 1970 2002
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 138 HP
Torque 1017 Nm 181 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1440 mm