1975 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 2010 Kia Amanti

To start off, 2010 Kia Amanti is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette.

Because 1975 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Amanti, 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, 2010 Kia Amanti (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. 2010 Kia Amanti has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Amanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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