1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 94 kg more than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | NSX |
Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2540 mm |