1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 13 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930. 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 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 930 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |