1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Hyundai Marcia

To start off, 1996 Hyundai Marcia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 238 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Marcia.

Because 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Marcia, 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Marcia.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Chevrolet Corvette 1996 Hyundai Marcia
Make Chevrolet Hyundai
Model Corvette Marcia
Year Released 1990 1996
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 143 HP
Torque 332 Nm 188 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2710 mm