1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 127 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Pregio |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |