1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 47 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 53 more horse power than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 668 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 42 L |
