2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | NSX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
