1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 31 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 944 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |