1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Daewoo Nexia

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daewoo Nexia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daewoo Nexia would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1996 Daewoo Nexia. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Daewoo Nexia.

Because 1997 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 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daewoo Nexia, 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daewoo Nexia. (138 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daewoo Nexia. 1996 Daewoo Nexia has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Daewoo Nexia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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