1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 106 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Chevelle | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| 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 | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
