1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 291 kg more than 1985 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Chevelle | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |