1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1993 Chevrolet Corvette and 1993 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (230 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 13 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1993 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 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Honda Legend | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | Legend |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |