1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 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 207 more horse power than 1999 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Potentia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |