1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 6 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 278 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 733 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life 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, 2002 Honda Life 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Life |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
