1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 43 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 615 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Honda Odyssey, 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 (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |
