1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 928 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |