2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Honda Legend
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend, 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (293 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Legend |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
