1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 477 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Picanto, 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 35 L |
