1981 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 911. (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 201 kg more than 1981 Porsche 911. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 911 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
