2013 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2013 Honda Civic and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 163 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Civic | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Civic | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1292 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1752 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
