1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 34 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
