1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 50 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (350 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 624 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |