1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 37 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 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
