1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 230 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 550 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. 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, 1990 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |