1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 371 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 914 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3868 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |