1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 4 kg more than 1977 Porsche 928.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 928. (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 928. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 928 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 85 L |