1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 (386 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 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. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 944 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
