1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (228 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 282 kg more than 1993 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (286 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
