1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 37 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 968 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |