1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 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 153 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
