1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Honda Legend

To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 18 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, 1988 Honda Legend, 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 (1,017 Nm) has 785 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 1988 Honda Legend
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Corvette Legend
Year Released 1970 1988
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 2675 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 175 HP
Torque 1017 Nm 232 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1380 mm


 

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