1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 290 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |