1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 34 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 54 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | NSX |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |