1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, 2000 Kia Joice is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Joice weights approximately 197 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2000 Kia Joice, 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 (692 Nm) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Kia Joice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Corvette | Joice |
Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 188 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |