1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Daewoo Prince
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Prince is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 417 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Prince. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1998 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1998 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Daewoo Prince | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daewoo |
Model | Corvette | Prince |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |