2007 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 16 kg more than 2007 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda NSX | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | NSX | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1247 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |