2001 Honda City vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 500 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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, 2001 Honda City, 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | City | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2685 mm |
