2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Accord | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
