2006 Kia Pregio vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,664 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2006 Kia Pregio (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Pregio | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Pregio | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |