1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1957 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 928 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |