1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 914 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
