1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Porsche 911 | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 911 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2686 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2400 mm |