1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 28 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 283 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 819 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Today |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
