2008 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 258 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5733 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |