1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 335 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930.
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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Monte Carlo | 930 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
