1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 325 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 429 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (353 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 917 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4344 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 798 kg |