1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 307 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | NSX |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |