2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 7,011 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2007 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7011 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
