1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Honda Accord

To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 21 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 89 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord.

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, 2013 Honda Accord, 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 704 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Accord 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 2013 Honda Accord
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Corvette Accord
Year Released 1992 2013
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 182 HP
Torque 949 Nm 245 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 11.0 : 1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1466 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4862 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1465 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2775 mm


 

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