1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 914 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 290 mm |
