2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Corvette 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) has 232 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 194 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
