1973 Chevrolet Aerovette vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette.
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. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Aerovette | 930 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 257 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
