1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 433 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
