1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 51 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | NSX |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
