1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 670 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic, 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Civic |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
