Chevrolet Corvette vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Honda Prelude
- Length179.7 in – 179.9 in
- Height47.7 in – 47.8 in
- Wheelbase104.5 in
- Curb weight3,217 lb – 3,307 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Prelude is 1.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 4.6 in narrower (73.6 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 4.0 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 264 lb heavier (3,262 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 264 lb heavier (3,262 lb vs 2,998 lb)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 4.0 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.8 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 4.6 in narrower (73.6 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 101.8 in)
- Length: Honda Prelude is 1.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 4.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 178.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 69.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 51.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 101.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,262 lb | 2,998 lb | 264 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.7 in – 179.9 in).
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