1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 38 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, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 968 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4344 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 92 L |