1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Honda HP-X
To start off, 1984 Honda HP-X is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 195 kg more than 1984 Honda HP-X.
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. 1984 Honda HP-X has automatic transmission and 1957 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Honda HP-X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Honda HP-X | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | HP-X |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1155 kg |