1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 279 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | Civic |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1096 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |