1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 685 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
