1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 588 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1969 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 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |