2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Honda Fit
To start off, 2013 Honda Fit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2013 Honda Fit. (115 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 316 kg more than 2013 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Fit, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Fit |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1247 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
