1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Honda Legend
To start off, 1991 Honda Legend is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1991 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Legend weights approximately 21 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1971 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 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Legend |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
