1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1967 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 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |