1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 24 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (288 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (410 Nm). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 928 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |