1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 210 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Because 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude, 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | Prelude |
Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 209 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |