1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911.
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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
