1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 321 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 536 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Corvette (624 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 914 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6999 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
