1969 Porsche 906 vs. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 238 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Porsche 906 | 1984 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 906 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 617 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |