1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 277 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4344 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
