1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 931 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Vega | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 1098 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2280 mm |
