1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | NSX |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |