1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 18 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 214 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 402 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
