1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | NSX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
