1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 975 kg more than 1974 Honda Life.
Because 1999 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 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Life, 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Honda Life | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Corvette | Life |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 671 Nm | 28 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2090 mm |