1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |