1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 23 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Civic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
