1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Honda Legend

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.

Because 1992 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 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 717 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1990 Honda Legend
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Corvette Legend
Year Released 1992 1990
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 175 HP
Torque 949 Nm 232 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 351 km/hour 226 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2720 mm


 

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