1984 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 498 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Honda City | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | City |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |