1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 546 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | Pilot |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5361 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 77 L |