1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 968 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |