1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 193 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 326 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 584 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |