1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 19 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 89 L |