2008 Honda NSX vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
