1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 1 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | NSX |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
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 | 255 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
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 | 1499 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 | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |