2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Honda Accord

To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2000 Honda Accord. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Accord weights approximately 123 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2001 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 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Accord, 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Accord. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2000 Honda Accord
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Corvette Accord
Year Released 2001 2000
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.1 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.9 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1187 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L