1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 493 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 179 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |