1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 9 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 269 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 517 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 917 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 798 kg |
