1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 114 kg more than 1969 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 Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvair | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2375 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |