1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey

To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 275 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.

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, 2008 Honda Odyssey, 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 621 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Odyssey.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Honda Odyssey
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Corvette Odyssey
Year Released 1992 2008
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 241 HP
Torque 949 Nm 328 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 3010 mm


 

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