2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Honda Jazz

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 539 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2006 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 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz, 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2006 Honda Jazz
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Corvette Jazz
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6998 cc 1496 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 506 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 637 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.8 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101.6 mm 89.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1451 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 42 L