1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Honda 1300
To start off, 1973 Honda 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1970 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 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, 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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 573 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2200 mm |
