1996 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 302 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 673 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Civic | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1237 mm |
