1979 Porsche 928 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1983 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Porsche 928 | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 928 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
