2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Honda City
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 321 kg more than 1999 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda City, 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Honda City | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | City |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
