1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Honda Legend
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1995 Honda Legend. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Legend weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Legend. (293 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Legend |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
