1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 312 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Concerto | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
