1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 670 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Life |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
