1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Chevelle | 944 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6478 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |