1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1959 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 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord, 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Honda Accord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |