1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1977 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Vega | 928 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 85 L |