1990 Honda NSX vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 73 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1990 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
