1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Corvette and 1988 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 168 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Legend |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
