1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Daewoo Kalos

To start off, 2001 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 11 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 511 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Kalos.

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, 2001 Daewoo Kalos, 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. (145 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. 2001 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1990 Chevrolet Corvette 2001 Daewoo Kalos
Make Chevrolet Daewoo
Model Corvette Kalos
Year Released 1990 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 1399 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 332 Nm 145 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1077 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2530 mm